This professorship is funded by the German Federal and State governments through the programme “Bund-Länder-Programms zur
Förderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses (Nachwuchspakt)”. The initial appointment will be limited to five years. The
transition to the permanent position of Associate Professor (W2) takes effect following a successful evaluation.

The successful candidate is expected to sustain a strong research programme in particle cosmology. The candidate should have an
outstanding record of internationally recognized research accomplishments in axion cosmology, including research on dark matter
models with QCD axions as well as ultralight axions. The research topics of the candidate should cover various methods for detecting
or constraining axion‐like particles, including astronomical observations and novel experimental approaches, from the perspective
of theoretical physics.

We expect a strong commitment to existing and future collaborative initiatives on the Göttingen Campus. The Faculty of Physics offers
a stimulating research and teaching environment with excellent on‐site infrastructure.

An appropriate contribution to teaching at the Faculty on all levels (Bachelor, Master, PhD) is expected.

This job offer is based on Paragraph § 25 of the Law on Higher Education of Lower Saxony in its current version. Please enquire for further details.
The right for appointing the position is at the Foundation University Göttingen.

Applications from scientists from abroad are particularly welcome. If equally qualified, severely handicapped persons are given preference.
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunity employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women.
Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. The University defines itself as family-friendly institution and supports the
reconcilability of family and science/working life.

Interested candidates should send their application, including curriculum vitae, teaching experience, publication list with a description
of the importance and impact of up to five key publications, future research plans, and certificates, no later than 17th February 2018
to the dean of the Faculty of Physics, Prof. Dr. Tim Salditt, via electronic web system: https://s-lotus.gwdg.de/uni/upfb/w2_theoretical_cosmology_2018.nsf/enter